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AE52 OGU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

144,811 mi
Last recorded144,811 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 OGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 144,811 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

heat shield loose

Pass 22 May 2019 133,800 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 May 2019 133,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2018 122,510 miles

front and rear metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 18 May 2017 111,118 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 May 2017 111,118 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 May 2016 99,397 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s f &o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 May 2016 99,397 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s f &o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 87,887 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 May 2015 87,887 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2014 75,496 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 75,496 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear silencer outer cover corroded

Pass 8 May 2013 63,569 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust corroded at silencer and joint

Fail 8 May 2013 63,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear exhaust corroded at silencer and joint

Pass 29 May 2012 58,173 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 58,173 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust silencer joint cirroded

Pass 17 May 2011 50,983 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 May 2010 41,812 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 41,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 32,366 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 32,366 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 28,355 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 22,736 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 16,603 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 12,040 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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AE52 OGU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 79,020 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE52 OGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 24 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE52 OGU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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